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The Krewe of Centaur parade, that is.  Set to roll Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 2:45 pm beginning at the corner of Clyde Fant Parkway and Lake Street in downtown Shreveport. The parade features spectacularly creative floats. Each float tells its own unique story and captivates the audience with its vibrant colors and intricate details. […]

If you have ideas for success for downtown Shreveport, we want to hear from you.  Send us your ideas, including ways for implementation, to jlandry@downtownshreveport.com. Together we can build a better downtown! What are your top five things that downtown Shreveport needs to have or to do to create success? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. […]

Sunday, February 4th is Open Mic night with Gumbo Delux Band at Lake Street Bar and Eatery and your chance to shine.  The 1st and 3rd Sundays feature you at 315 Lake Street.  Doors open at 6 pm.  Band and open mic is from 7-9 pm.  Enjoy tasty entrees from a local food truck, Sunday […]

The Fairmont Towers is a familiar downtown residential high rise.  The property at 726 Cotton Street will soon be sporting new windows. The exterior will also feature work to the roof and reinforced bricks.  The inside will get a complete makeover with new flooring, painting, electrical….all the comforts of home.  Phoenix Management manages the property.  […]

Where can you go in downtown to enjoy live music and delicious food and drinks?  The Shreveport Aquarium’s Jam on the Red at Riverwalk Café & Event Venue, February 8, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Jam on the Red will showcase fantastic musical talents each week.  The event features delectable dishes and cocktails.  You can […]

If your business is in the market for a great location, an historic building, and cool surroundings, look no further than the central business district. One of these downtown real estate companies can help you find the perfect location. And they also know about incentives, tax credits, and codes, etc. Let one of these companies […]

Architect and entrepreneur Jason Cram (Vintage Design Group LLC) is wowing new tenants to his renovated property at 427-429 Crockett Street.  Only 1500 square feet of retail space remains available.  To check out the space, contact Jason at 318-990-9029.  Retail anchors include the Glass Hat Café, On Set Studios, and Crockett Street Trading Company.  The […]

An intriguing exhibition opens at artspace, 708 Texas, January 26, 5 pm – 8 pm.   “This multidisciplinary art exhibition, which runs through March 16, 2024, provides a unique perspective presented by three female immigrant artists.  “The artists present their works through various interdisciplinary practices, including installation art, paintings, sculptures, prints, and video art.” You will […]

Her Voice. His Vision. Their Story After catching the opening exhibition at artspace January 26, make your way to just a few blocks away at the Strand Theatre for the 7:30 pm On Your Feet – The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan. Tickets are $89, $65, $47 and $30 (students) and are available through […]

If you love cool space, if you want to be in the center of it all downtown, and if you want to be very close to great food and coffee (as in Rhino Coffee), then you’ll want to check out the commercial Open House on January 31, 2024 from 2 pm – 7 pm at […]